Legal Topics Posts
Posted: July 28, 2010 in Legal Translation
A birth certificate does more than simply give the details of your birth — it is often used as a legal record to prove identity and obtain other documents such as a driver’s license and passport.
But when would you need to translate your birth certificate? For starters, consider a translation if you are traveling or immigrating to another country.
Read More of When Do You Need to Translate Your Birth Certificate? Here
Posted: July 26, 2010 in Copyright & Trademarks
Have you written or created something amazing? You want to get it out there, but you also want to be sure that no one steals your idea. You need to protect your intellectual property — but did you know that some works are not protected by copyright?
It’s important to get an idea of what is and is not protected by copyright before you unleash your big ideas on the world.
Read More of What Intellectual Property Is Not Protected by Copyright? Here
Posted: July 23, 2010 in Family Law
When a relationship ends, others beyond the couple are often affected by the split. Child custody battles can be heated, but these days courts are seeing more of a different kind of custody battle — a battle for pet custody.
How does a court handle a pet custody case? How should you prepare if you want to argue for pet custody rights?
Read More of Pet Custody Battles Become More Common in Courts Here
Posted: July 21, 2010 in Legal Resources
Many people put off creating a will for many years.
Sometimes they wait too long.
Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, you should consider creating a will or trust. If you die without one, an already difficult situation can become a complicated legal mess for your loved ones.
Read More of What Happens When a Person Dies Without a Will? Here
Posted: July 19, 2010 in Legal Translation
Filing a European patent is currently an expensive and time-consuming procedure, but recent developments in European patent reform suggest that the process will soon be easier.
European Union industry ministers have agreed on the creation of a single European patent as well as a centralized court that would deal with disputes over the patents.
Read More of European Patent Reform Tackles Translation Issues Here
Posted: July 16, 2010 in Copyright & Trademarks
When it comes to intellectual property, protection is key. You want to make sure your work won’t be stolen, duplicated or compromised.
To do that, you’ll need copyright protection. Or will you need a trademark?
Does one service offer more protection, or are they completely different?
Read More of Copyright and Trademarks: What Exactly Is the Difference? Here
Posted: July 14, 2010 in Current Events
Last week, a US congressional committee voted to lift the Cuba travel ban — a ban which has been in place for nearly 50 years.
The bill that would lift the Cuba travel ban would need to be approved by two additional committees before the House and Senate will consider it, but many believe that this is the first step to creating a more solid foundation between the two countries.
Read More of United States May Lift Cuba Travel Ban Here
Posted: July 9, 2010 in Current Events
If you have plans to travel outside of the United States soon, it would be wise to apply for a passport in the next few days. As of Tuesday, July 13, passport fees will increase substantially.
Facilities across the US are accommodating anxious travelers by extending their hours, staying open over the weekend or even opening new temporary application facilities.
Read More of US Passport Fees Will Increase July 13 Here
Posted: July 7, 2010 in Current Events
Supreme Court confirmation hearings exist so that senators can examine the president’s Supreme Court nominee to find out his or her background and views on the law.
It is rare that international matters come up in Supreme Court confirmation hearings. But Elena Kagan’s background with international law is raising some questions from senators.
Read More of International Law & Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Here
Posted: July 2, 2010 in Immigration
At naturalization ceremonies, groups of immigrants officially become US citizens.
Becoming a naturalized US citizen requires knowledge, patience and support — not to mention thousands of dollars in fees and complete dedication to the history and culture of the United States. So what better day to take this final step and proclaim allegiance to America than Independence Day?
Read More of July Fourth: A Popular Day for Naturalization Ceremonies Here
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